SD Bustler
 RMAS Bustler at HMNB Portsmouth, 2009 | |
| History | |
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| Name: | RMAS Bustler (A225) |
| Builder: | Richard Dunston |
| Launched: | 1981 |
| In service: | 1981 |
| Out of service: | 2008 |
| Homeport: | HMNB Portsmouth |
| Status: | Transferred to Serco Marine Services |
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| Name: | SD Bustler |
| In service: | 2008 |
| Out of service: | Unknown |
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| Status: | Retired |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage: | 384 GRT[1] |
| Length: | 38.8 m (127 ft 4 in)[1] |
| Beam: | 9.42 m (30 ft 11 in)[1] |
| Draught: | 4 m (13 ft 1 in)[1] |
| Propulsion: | Two diesels, two shafts, 2,640 bhp |
| Speed: | 12 kn (22 km/h; 14 mph)[1] |
| Complement: | 5 |
SD Bustler was a Twin Tractor Unit Tug operated by Serco Marine Services in support of the United Kingdoms Naval Service. The ship was formerly operated by the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service until its disbandment in March 2008.[1]
Bustler towing HMS Daring (D32) as she enters HMNB Portsmouth for the first time
See also
References
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